As the League of Legends offseason continues globally, the LCK has already concluded its transfer window, with teams preparing for the upcoming preseason. Among them, T1 participated in the annual RedBull Showmatch event but this year marked a big change. For the first time in years, Gumayusi did not play as the team’s bot laner. Instead, fans saw Peyz step into the role of ADC.
During one of the event’s Q&A sessions, Peyz was asked a sensitive question about his predecessor. Specifically, he was asked to evaluate himself now that he has joined what many consider “the strongest roster in League of Legends history” following Gumayusi’s departure.
Peyz responded thoughtfully: “Gumayusi is an exceptionally talented player. Now, like Peyz, I will do my best to fill that role.”
The moment quickly became a hot topic throughout the online community. Many fans considered the question tactless and lacking context awareness. After all, Gumayusi, second only to Faker in terms of T1 icon status, had become a symbol of consistency and excellence in the bot lane. His legacy, his achievements and his emotional connection with his fans are profound and inevitably make any direct comparison fraught.
Some reactions online included:
“It was such a mediocre question that it didn’t fit the context and, even worse, they mentioned Zeus and ignored Doran, who just won the championship with T1.”
“Terrible question, but Peyz handled it very well.”
“Be yourself, Peyz. You’ve got this!”
Not surprisingly, the question elicited strong responses. Peyz is keenly aware of the huge shoes he’s stepping into. Replacing the FMVP of World Cup 2025 is not just a question of skill, but also of mental strength. While Peyz has demonstrated immense talent during his time with Gen.G, his true test is yet to come.
As the new season approaches, only Peyz’s tempo and composure will determine whether he can thrive in a position long defined by Gumayusi’s legacy.
